Market Equilibrium

Question

As we move along a downward sloping straight line demand curve from left to right, price elasticity of demand : (choose the correct alternative)
(a) remains unchanged
(b) goes on falling
(c) goes on rising
(d) falls initially then rises

Answer

(b) goes on falling

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Some More Questions From Market Equilibrium Chapter

Market for a good is in equilibrium. There is simultaneous increase both in demand and supply of the good. Explain its effect on market price.

Market for a good is in equilibrium. There is simultaneous decrease both in demand and supply of the good. Explain its effect on market price.

Market for a good is in equilibrium. There is an 'increase' in demand for this good. Explain the chain of effects of this change. Use diagram. 

What is minimum price ceiling? Explain its implications.

If the prevailing market price is above the equilibrium price, explain its chain of effects.

The demand of a commodity when measured through the expenditure approach is inelastic. A fall in its price will result in :
(choose the correct alternative)
(a) no change in expenditure on it.
(b) increase in expenditure on it.
(c) decrease in expenditure on it.
(d) any one of the above

As we move along a downward sloping straight line demand curve from left to right, price elasticity of demand : (choose the correct alternative)
(a) remains unchanged
(b) goes on falling
(c) goes on rising
(d) falls initially then rises

Define market demand.

Show that demand of a commodity is inversely related to its price.
Explain with the help of utility analysis.

Or

Why is an indifference curve negatively sloped? Explain.

When price of a commodity X falls by 10 per cent, its demand rises from 150 units to 180 units. Calculate its price elasticity of demand. How much should be the percentage fall in its price so that its demand rises from 150 to 210 units ?